He said if he had had Ann's information, he could have connected her the previous day.
He said if he had had Ann's information, he could have connected her the previous day.
He said if he had had Ann's information, he could have connected her the previous day.
He said if he had had Ann's information, he could have connected her the previous day.
Complete the following sentences.
1. If I were the prime minister, I ....
2. They could have passed the exam if they ....
3. We could have come with you if we ....
4. If he had come yesterday, ....
5. The world would be a better place if ....
Make conditional sentences without conjunctions.
1. If I were you, i'd accept the job.
2. If you had told me that he never paid his debts, I wouldn't have rung you.
3. If he had known your telephone number he would have rung you.
4. If it were nice, we would go for a walk.
5. I would come to her wedding if I were invited.
6. Would you visit me if I were sent to prison?
7. Would you have written to her if you had known her address?
8. What would you do if today were a holiday?
9. If they had asked me I would have helped them.
10. Scientists think that men could live on the moon if there were air and water on it.
I . complete the sentence with like or as
1. Do you think Carol looks ................... her mother ?
2. He really gets on my nerves . I can't stand people ....................... him
3. Why didn't you do it ..................... I told you to do it ?
4. '' What does Bill do ? '' '' He's a student ................... most of his friend ''
5. Why do you never listen ? Talking to you is ............................... talking to a wall
6. ............................ I said yesterday , I'm thinking of changing my life
7. Your English is very fluent . I wish I could speak .................. you
8. Don't take my advice if you don't want to . You can do .................. you like
9. You waste too much time doing things ..................... sitting in cafe all day
10. I wish I had a car ................ yours
01.- Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech.
1 “They will have arrived in Bali by now,” he said .(out-of-date reporting)
… He said they would have arrived in Bali by then ….
2 “I’ve always hated the music they play at this disco,” he said: [out-of-date reporting) .
3 “He’ll repair the car next Friday,” she said. (up-to- date reporting) .
4 “I’ll be travelling home this time next week,” she said.
(out-of-date reporting) .
5 “He left last Monday,” she says .
6 “I haven’t decided what type of car I’ll buy,” he said. (up-to-date reporting) .
7 “It’s time we went out,” she said.
8 “The earth is round,” he said
9 “When they were fishing they caught a trout,” he said .
10 “Your reports are all typed up,” the secretary said. (up-to-date reporting) .
11 “Dinosaurs are extinct,” the teacher said .
12 “Paris is a small city,” said Lucy
13 “I’ve been sunbathing all afternoon,” he said. (out-ot-date reporting) .
14 “She looks very pretty today,” said Paul.
15 “If I were you, I’d enter the competition,” he said.
16 “If they had played well, they’d have won,” the coach said
17 “She doesn’t seem to be enjoying herself,” he said. (up-to-date reporting) .
18 “Water freezes at o-c.: the professor said
19 “She ought to see a doctor,”he said
20 “Mum is making a cake now,” said Tom. [out-of-date reporting) .
21 “We went to Australia two years ago,” she said. (out-of-date reporting)
22 “He can’t possibly be serious,” Tim said. (up-to-date reporting)
23 “We were watching television when we heard the news,” her father said .
24 “I am meeting Terry tomorrow,” she said. (up-to-date reporting)
25 “Next time you’ll have to do better than that,” my boss said. (out-of-date reporting)
02.- Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech.
1 “Will you take the dog out for a walk?” he asked me
…He asked me if/whether I wouid take the dog out for a walk… .
2 “How much money have you got?” he asked me .
3 “Did you really write this poem?” she asked Tim .
4 “How did the operation go?” they asked the doctor .
5 “Will you be going on holiday next Easter?” he asked her .
6 “Is that your daughter walking along the pier, Mary?” Joan asked.
7 “Why is he acting this way?” she asked me .
8 “Can you let Joan know I’ll be late?” she asked me.
9 “Which of these dresses suits me best?” she asked Lynn .
10 “Does this bicycle belong to anyone?” he asked , .
11 “Who used my toothbrush?” he asked .
12 “Do you want to join us at 6.00?” he asked me .
13 “Why didn’t you tell me about the party?” he asked me .
14 “Have you been to York before?” she asked Sue .
03.- Turn the following sentences into Indirect questions. Omit question marks where necessary.
1 Where are you going? (I want to know … )
…I want to know where you are going ….
2 Did he steal the money? (I doubted ) .
3 Has she told anyone about our engagement? (He wondered ) .
4 What time does the train leave? (Could you tell me ) .
5 Who did it? ( She wondered ) . .
6 Where have you been? (He wanted to know ) .
7 Does he speak French fluently? (I wonder ) .
8 Will she be on time? (I doubt ) . .
9 How long has he been working here? (Do you know ) .
10 Are they moving house? (I want to know ) .
04.- Turn the following sentences from Direct to Reported Speech.
1 “Put out your cigarettes please!” he said to us
…He asked us to put out our cigarettes ……
2 “Wipe your feet on the mat!” mother said .
3 “Please forgive me!” she said. . .
4 “Could you babysit for me tonight?” he said to me
5 “You shouldn’t eat so much meat,” she said to me .
6 “Be here on time in future,” Tom’s boss said .
7 “Could you pass me the salt?” Barry said to her. .
8 “Let’s buy some new curtains!” Sally said .
9 “You’d better go to bed early,” Henry said .
10 “Don’t be horrible to your little sister!” his father said .
05.- Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech.
1 She said, “You needn’t pay until Christmas.”
…She said (that) I wouidn’t have to pay untii Christmas ….
2 She said, “When shall we let them know?” .
3 She said, “Shall I carry your suitcase?” .
4 She said, “I can’t play chess very well.” .. .
5 She said, “We must finish the work today.” .
6 She said, “You needn’t wear formal clothes.” .
7 She said, “You should take more exercise.” .
8 She said, “Shall I get you an aspirin?” .
9 She said, “Tony must have missed his bus.” .
10 She said, “We’ll go to the zoo tomorrow.” .
11 She said, “I may take up skiing.” .
12 She said, “What shall I buy him for his birthday?” .
13 She said, “They won’t arrive on time.” .
14 She said, “They needn’t be at the meeting next week.”
06.- First write an appropriate introductory verb, then report the following sentences.
1 “I’ll be home early.”
…He promised to be home early…
2 “Press the button first.”
3 “I didn’t copy John’s work.”
4 “He never tells the truth.”
5 “I’m so good at maths.”
6 “She’s so beautiful!”
7 “Peter is unable to attend the meeting tomorrow.”
8 “No, I won’t tell you what happened.”
9 “I think you should go home.”
10 “That’s how you fix it.”
11 “You really ought to go home.”
12 “This is how I began my career.”
13 “Yes, I told them everything.”
14 “I’m sorry I shouted.”
15 “You lied to me.”
16 “I’d like you to carry the bag.”
17 “Don’t forget to ask Janet.”
18 “Don’t touch this wire.”
19 “You may go now.”
20 “Come on, try it again!”
21 “She really must attend more frequently.”
22 “Would you like to go to the theatre?”
23 “You mustn’t talk during the exam.”
24 “Go ahead, enter the race!”
25 “Run immediately!”
26 “Please, please tell me the truth!”
27 “James never told me he was working undercover.”
28 “You can take my car.”
29 “I won’t do it again.”
30 “Give me the money or I’ll shoot you.”
31 “Would you like me to help?”
32 “Give me everything.”
33 “I’m sorry I was late.”
34 “Yes, he is very handsome.”
35 “I know that musician well.”
36 “Please, explain once more.”
37 “You are never on time.”
09.- Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets.
1 “I would eat only the fish,” he said. (suggest)
…He suggested that I (should) eat only the fish …..
2 “Let’s go to the beach,” he said. (propose) .
3 “Why not paint the room blue?” said Dad. (recommend) .
4 “Please bring me a cup of tea,” she said. (request) .
5 “You must do your homework,” said Mr Smith. (insist) .
11.- Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech using special introductory verbs.
1 “Don’t go near the bull.”
…She warned me not to go near the bull… .
2 “What a brilliant idea!”
3 ”I’ll definitely take you to the park tomorrow.”
4 “Let’s have the wedding in the spring.”
5 “Please, please don’t tell my father what happened.”
6 “You are always late.”
7 “I’m sorry I wasn’t there when you needed me.”
8 “You switched the reports, didn’t you?”
9 “No, I won’t lend you the money.”
10 “You can’t go to the party tonight.”
11 “Shall I hang out the washing?”
12 “Don’t forget to send Mum a birthday card.”
13 “This is how you switch on the machine.”
14 “I’m the best tennis player in the club.”
15 “Go ahead, propose to her.”
13.- Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech.
1 “I’m learning French,” he said. “I’m going to Paris for my holidays.”
… He said he was learning French, adding that he was going to Paris for his holidays ….
. 2 “Can you fake the dog for a walk?” he said to her. “I’m busy.” .
3 “You shouldn’t smoke,” she said. “It’s bad for your health.” .
4 “Can I borrow your pen, please?” he said to her. “I need to write something.” .
5 “Please don’t talk,” said the teacher. “This is a test.” .
6 “Why don’t you turn off the TV?” she said to him. “You aren’t watching it.” .
7 “Come to our house tonight, Mary,” he said. “Jim wants to see you.” .
8 “Have you read your newspaper?” he asked her. “I want to look at it.” .
9 “The baby should be asleep,” she said. “It’s ten o’clock.” .
10 “I don’t want any more cake,” she said. “I’ve had enough.” . .
11 “Don’t play near the road,” their mother said. “It’s too dangerous.” .
12 “I like Susan,” he said. “She’s very friendly.” .
13 “I’m teaching Jane’s class,” she said. “She’s on holiday this week.” .
14 “Sarah would like to have the house,” he said. “She’s lived here a long time.” .
15 “You could become famous, June,” he said. “You’re a very good singer.” .
16 “Are you going to take the job?” he asked her. “Or will you wait for a better one?” .
17 “Can you phone Julie?” she asked me. “I heard she has had a fight with Mark.” .
18 “Do you know when May will be back?” she asked. “She’s been away all week.” .
19 “Do you think we should try this new restaurant tonight?” he asked his wife. “I’ve heard it’s very good.” .
20 “If anyone phones,” she said, “tell them I won’t be here until tomorrow.” .
21 “I’d love to go to Venice,” she said. “I’ve never been there.” .
22 “Don’t ask Simon how to use the computer,” she said. “He doesn’t know a thing about them.” .
23 “I must go now,” said Samantha, “or I might miss the bus.” .
24 “I’m sorry I didn’t phone you yesterday,” said Charlotte. “I had to visit my aunt.” .
14.- Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1 “You should go to the dentist Tina,” he said.
advised
He … advised Tina to go … to the dentist.
2 “Try to remember your books tomorrow,” she said.
urged She ………….. our books the next day.
3 “You took my pencil!” Mark said to Mandy.
of
Mark …………………………………………….his pencil.
4 “Don’t forget to take your keys,” said Dad.
me
Dad ………………………………………….my keys.
5 “I hate the English weather,” said Celine.
about
Celine ……………………………….the English weather.
6 “You must have another piece of apple pie, Laura,” said Grandad.
on
Grandad ………………………………….piece of apple pie.
7 “I’ll never let you down,” Ian told Elizabeth.
promised
Ian …………………………………………. Elizabeth down.
8 “You never put the cap on the toothpaste, John,” said Mary.
complained
Mary ……………………………the cap on the toothpaste.
9 “I’m the best-looking boy in the class,” said Greg.
that
Greg ……………………………the best-looking boy in the class.
10 “Would you like to come to lunch next Friday?” Bill said to me.
invited
Bill ………………………………..the tollowing Friday.
11 “I did not eat the biscuits,” said Alex.
eating
Alex …………………………………………the biscuits.
12 “Let’s go out for dinner,” said Amanda.
going
Amanda ………………………………………for dinner.
13 “You must not touch these ornaments,” said Lisa to us.
to
Lisa ……………………………………………the ornaments.
14 “He knows where the stolen paintings are,” said Sue.
claimed
Sue ………………………………..the stolen paintings were.
15 “You may now kiss the bride,” said the priest to David.
permission
The priest …………………………………the bride.
16 “Don’t drive the car; the brakes aren’t working,” Dad said to me.
not
Dad …………………the car because the brakes weren’t working.
17 “It’s a boy!” said the midwife.
exclaimed
The midwife …………………………………. a boy.
18 “Please, please don’t hurt me,” she cried.
not
She ………………………………………… her.
19 “Do give me the money!” she said to me.
urged
She ……………………………………the money.
20 “Yes, I think you are right to complain,” said Lorna to me.
agreed
Lorna ………………………………….to complain.
21 “Please leave me alone,” Clare said to them.
asked
Clare …………………………………………alone.
22 “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings, Jane,” I said.
hurting
I ……………………………… her feelings.
23 “OK, it was me. I tore Mum’s new dress,” she said.
having
She ………………………………….. Mum’s new dress.
24 “Call an ambulance immediately!” said Bob to the passer-by.
to
Bob …………………………an ambulance immediately.
25 “Would you like me to do the washing up?” said Dan.
offered
Dan …………………………………..the washing up.
26 “No, I won’t go to the party with you,” said Lena.
refused
Lena ………………………….the party with me.
27 “You can use my credit card,” Jake said to me.
me
Jake …………………………………his credit card.
28 “Go ahead, join the expedition,” he said to her.
encouraged
He …………………………………….the expedition.
29 “Go away or I’ll lose my temper,” he said to me.
his
He …………………………………if I didn’t go away.
30 “Yes, I’ll paint the bathroom,” said Catherine.
agreed
Catherine ……………………………………the bathroom.
15.- Find the word which should not be in the sentence.
1 He claimed that to have met the Queen of Spain.
2 Sophia wanted to know what time did they returned home the previous night.
3 The players complained of to the coach about having to play in the hail.
4 Margaret promised to will be careful with the money given to her.
5 The boy asked to his mother if he could play with his friends.
6 He said about that he was feeling under the weather.
7 She said she was ready to go, but adding that the taxi was waiting.
8 The manager told us do not to misuse office equipment.
9 Did he tell to you what happened?
10 She demanded that to be given his name and address.
11 They suggested to buying her a nice wedding present.
12 It is important that he to attend the conference.
13 He told me that I would not have had to leave early the next day.
14 She apologised for having keeping us waiting.
15 Jack wondered whether that to go ahead with his plan.
16 He asked me if he could use my computer and I said he could to.
17 The manager insisted that we are put an advertisement in the papers.
18 Do you know what time do the children finish school?
19 My sister encouraged me how to try once more.
20 They accused him of having been falsified the documents.
Use the word from the box to fill in each gap
always/earlier/hardly/now/rather/silently/skillfully/stiffly/very/warmly
She shut the door silently (1) after her. Her father wasn’t expecting her—she had arrived________ (2) than she had said. He was sitting where he _________ (3) sat, in his favourite armchair by the window. It was ___________ (4) old but had been repaired __________ (5) so that he could continue using it. The room had been redecorated since her last visit and was looking __________ (6) elegant. On the shelves were all the books which her father _________ (7) ever looked at any more. She called her father’s name. He stood up and she noticed that he moved very __________ (8). He smiled and held out his arms to her. She hadn’t been in touch with him for five years but _________(9) he welcomed her as ___________ (10) as he always had.
-"it is the first time i have eaten sushi",said Bill.
-Bill said it (be)...........the first time he (eat).......sushi.
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used | on | afford | enough | every | soon| wait | used | listening | home | few | who | what | won | all
There was once a large, fat woman ....... had a small, thin husband. He had a job in big company and was given his weekly wages ........ Friday morning. As ......... as he got ...... on Friday, his wife ........ to make him giver her ....... his money, and then she ...... to give him back only ......... to buy his lunch in the office every day.
One day the small man came home very excited. He hurried into the living room. His wife was ..... to the radio and eating chocolates there.
"You'll never guess........ happened to me today, dear." he said.
He waited for a few seconds and then added, "I'll ..... ten thousand pounds ....... the lottery!"
"That's wonderful!" said his wife delightedly. But then she thought for a ..... seconds and added angrily : "but ..... a moment! how could you ...... to buy the ticket?"
Listen to the passage and fill in the missing information
The ladies's club always had a ............ every Friday afternoon and someone came to talk to them about important things. After that they had ............. and asked questions.
One Friday, a ............ came and talked to the club about .......... "There is not ......... food in the word for everybody" , he said. "More than .......... the people in the word are hungry. And when they get more food, they have more .......... so they never stop being hungry. Somewhere in the word, a woman is ......... a baby every minute, day and night. What are we going to do about it?" He waited for a few .......... before he continued , but before the began to speak again, one of the ladies said, "Well, why don't we find that woman and .......... her ?"